Devotions this week are based on Week 4 Temptation to Triumph: Truth From Blindness to Belief (WATCH HERE)
John 9:35–41 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”
36 “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.”
37 Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”
38 Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.
39 Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.”
40 Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?”
41 Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.
After the confrontation with the Pharisees, the healed man is expelled from the synagogue. The leaders reject him because he refuses to deny the miracle and discredit Jesus. Yet the story does not end in rejection. When Jesus hears what has happened, He seeks the man out and finds him.
This moment reveals the heart of Christ. When others cast the man aside, Jesus comes near. The One who gave him physical sight now leads him toward spiritual sight.
Jesus asks him a question that invites faith. “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man responds with humility and openness. “Who is he, sir?” he asks. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.”
Jesus then reveals the truth. “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” In that moment the man understands who Jesus truly is. His response is simple and profound. “Lord, I believe.” Then he worships Him.
The journey of this man has moved from darkness to light in every sense. He began the day unable to see the world around him. By the end of the story, he not only sees physically but also recognizes Jesus as his Savior.
Unfortunately the Pharisees remain spiritually blind. They have knowledge, influence, and religious authority, yet they refuse to recognize the truth standing before them. Jesus points this out as he says that He has come so that the blind will see and those who think they see will become blind.
Spiritual sight begins with the grace of God and the humility to receive it. Psalm 146:8 says that the Lord gives sight to the blind. When we acknowledge our need and turn to Him in faith, He opens our eyes to the truth of who He is.
Jesus is the TRUE Light of the World…your world!
Reflect: Where might pride or self-reliance be keeping you from seeing Christ clearly? How can you respond to Jesus today with renewed faith and worship?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for seeking us when we are lost and opening our eyes to the truth. Help me to recognize You clearly and respond with faith and worship. Keep my heart humble and attentive so that I may always see Your presence and follow You faithfully. Amen.